According to Fluto Shinzawa of The Boston Globe, Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli confirmed that Savard will not be suiting up for the 2011-12 season and is not expected to be present at camp, which starts on Friday, Sept. 16.

"Marc Savard won’t play this year,” Chiarelli said. “Nothing has changed in our monitoring. He’ll be examined and he’ll be declared unfit to play."

The 34-year-old center is still experiencing post-concussion syndrome after absorbing a hit from ex-Bruin Matt Hunwick of the Colorado Avalanche on January 22, which ended his season. It was his second concussion in a 10-month span.

It's not known whether Savard will ever return to the ice as his career is in jeopardy. At this point in time it's unlikely he'll announce any plans for retirement.

"Based on what I see, what I hear, what I read, and what I’m told, it’s very unlikely Marc will play again,” said Chiarelli. “Now, knowing the uncertainty of this injury, there’s always a chance (he could play). But based on what I’m told, it’s very unlikely he’ll play. As an employer, I support him and hope he gets back to living a healthy life."